Avoid Car Hire Rip Offs
There is nothing like having the use of a car on holidays but it’s a luxury that can prove very expensive writes Geraldine Herbert From fluctuating costs depending on the time of year to confusion over fuel payment policies, hiring a car when abroad can be a stressful ordeal. A survey by the AA found 40% of Irish people had a bad experience with a car hire company. If you plan ahead, budget wisely and do some research, you can save...
Baby You Can Drive My Car; Car sharing alternatives
The alternatives to owning a car are becoming a lot cheaper and more convenient writes Geraldine Herbert In the last few years, the notion of car sharing has begun to seriously take hold in cities all across Europe. What started as simple file sharing by Napster in the 1990s has evolved into a growing, shared economy where everything from spare rooms to office spaces can be rented out on a pay as you go basis. After generations of...
The Secret Life of Hire Cars
It comes as no surprise that a variety of weird and wonderful items are left by customers in hire cars. Unsurprisingly, sunglasses, CDs and loose change are the most common items left in Europcar vehicles. However, some customers carry more intriguing cargo when they travel, as Europcar’s lost property department has recently reported. Unusual Items Left in Europcar’s Rental Cars in 2012 A live mouse in a cage Two 6×10 ft oil...
